UC is pretty much our base camp. I will take all my classes on campus, taught by NDSU professors, and we will be staying in the UC dorms. The dorms are pretty unique, a lot different than what we have here at NDSU. I will be rooming with six people. SIX. Sounds so weird just saying that. But the awesome part? We each have our own bedroom AND bathroom. I think I can handle that.
We will attend class on campus for part of the day, and go out for activities in the evening. The first few days we will have orientation and class. But soon thereafter we have a walking tour of Dublin planned. We will leave and return to Ireland numerous times, taking trips to other countries in the meantime. During our time in Ireland we will be visiting Causey Farm, Butler's Chocolates, the Guinness Factory, a traditional Irish Music Pub. We will also take a few day trips to the Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Dingle, Waterford, and Blarney. We will also be allowed free days to explore Ireland on our own!
The Cliffs of Moher is grassy plateau region that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. It has been in multiple movies including the Princess Bride and Harry Potter. It looks amazing in every picture I've seen!
Killarney is a town in southwest Ireland that we will be visiting. It is home to many beautiful Abbey's and castles and a gorgeous national park.
This picture is from Killarney National Park
Dingle is another town in southwest Ireland that is apart of the tourist string of towns called the Wild Atlantic Way.
Blarney is home to the legendary Blarney Stone that is said to give you the gift of eloquence if you kiss it!
in every photo I've seen so far you have to lean over like this to kiss it, not quite sure why..
Waterford is home to a major Crystal Factory and is also one of the oldest cities in Ireland.
I'm part Irish so I'm pretty giddy about being able to visit part of my heritage :)
I'm part Irish so I'm pretty giddy about being able to visit part of my heritage :)
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